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September 8, 2023
Public Service Announcement

Yellowknife (September 8, 2023) – Marine Transportation Services (MTS) cancels final sailings to Norman Wells and Tulita due to low water levels.

September 8, 2023
Public Service Announcement

Yellowknife (September 7, 2023) – The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has adjusted the Evacuee Income Disruption Support (EIDS) program. Starting immediately, eligible residents will now receive the full $750 as a one-time payment, without any withholding tax.

 

September 7, 2023
Public Safety Bulletin

Residents and evacuees can call 1-844-259-1793 to ask questions about evacuation or contactdisasterassistance@gov.nt.ca   

September 6, 2023
Public Safety Bulletin

Residents and evacuees can call 1-844-259-1793 to ask questions about evacuation

Current Status
September 5, 2023
Public Safety Bulletin

Residents and evacuees can call 1-844-259-1793 to ask questions about evacuation

Current Status
September 2, 2023
News Releases

To help evacuees of Dettah, Ndilǫ, Yellowknife and the Ingraham Trail prepare to return home, pre-registration for Yellowknife re-entry flights is now available both online and over the phone.

September 1, 2023
Public Safety Bulletin

Residents and evacuees can call 1-844-259-1793 to ask questions about evacuation

Current Status
September 1, 2023
Media Statement

Municipal and Community Affairs Minister Shane Thompson issued the following statement today:

September 1, 2023
Public Service Announcement

Yellowknife (September 1, 2023) – The Evacuee Income Disruption Support (EIDS) program assists NWT residents who have lost employment income during extended evacuation periods.

September 1, 2023
Public Service Announcement

YELLOWKNIFE (September 1, 2023)– The current fire bans have been extended for all public and private lands in both the North Slave and the South Slave Regions.

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